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This co-edited book provides doctoral candidates with a practical, cross-discipline handbook for successfully navigating the doctoral process - from initial program selection to the final dissertation defense and preparing for the faculty interview.
List of contents
Introduction: The Nature of the Doctoral Journey
Part I: The Entry Stage
Chapter 1: Choosing the Right Type of Program
Chapter 2: Communicating Needs and Nurturing Familial Relationships
Chapter 3: Assessing and Allotting Resources
Part II: The Knowledge & Skill Development Stage
Chapter 4: Using Neuro-Informed Education as a Self-Intervention for Doctoral Success
Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Burnout
Chapter 6: Overcoming Statistics Anxiety and Being Successful in Data Analysis
Chapter 7: Leveraging Technology for Scholarship
Chapter 8: Creating a Scholarly Community and Collegial Support System
Part III: The Consolidation Stage
Chapter 9: The Transition From Autonomous to Self-Directed Learning
Chapter 10: Building Professional Relationships with Faculty
Chapter 11: The Comprehensive Examination
Part IV: The Research & Scholarship Stage
Chapter 12: Learning to Think Critically Using Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies
Chapter 13: Making a Case in Your Literature Review
Chapter 14: Right-Sizing Your Research Topic
Chapter 15: Right-Sizing Your Research Method
Chapter 16: The Nature of Qualitative Research
Chapter 17: The Nature of Quantitative Research
Chapter 18: Ethical Considerations in Research Involving Human Participants
Part V: The Completion Stage
Chapter 19: From Dissertation to Publication and Presentation
Chapter 20: From Student to Professor
About the Authors and Editors
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By Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw and Lucinda S. Spaulding
Summary
This co-edited book provides doctoral candidates with a practical, cross-discipline handbook for successfully navigating the doctoral process – from initial program selection to the final dissertation defense and preparing for the faculty interview.
